Hit by a Car While Walking?

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Drivers and insurers often claim the pedestrian “came out of nowhere.” Get a New Jersey pedestrian accident lawyer on your side before you give a statement or accept an offer.

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Nearly 30 years of trial experience in New Jersey and New York.

Even Without a Car

No auto insurance? You may still have coverage. We’ll find it.

Don’t wait: most claims must be filed within 2 years, and claims involving a public vehicle or road may need notice within 90 days.

When a car hits a person on foot, there is nothing between the pedestrian and a two-ton vehicle. Even a crash at low speed can cause broken bones, head injuries and months of recovery. New Jersey’s busy downtowns, bus stops, parking lots and suburban highways put people on foot at risk every day.

At IBEZIM LAW OFFICES, PC, our New Jersey pedestrian accident lawyers help injured walkers, joggers, commuters and their families. Attorney Sebastian O. Ibezim, Jr. has nearly 30 years of trial and litigation experience in New Jersey and New York. We prove how the crash happened, find every source of insurance, and fight for full compensation. The consultation is free, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.

How Pedestrian Accidents Happen

Failure to stop at crosswalks

New Jersey law requires drivers to stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks. Drivers who roll through or race to beat the signal cause many serious crashes.

Turning drivers

Drivers making left or right turns often watch traffic instead of the crosswalk and strike people who have the walk signal.

Distracted driving

A driver looking at a phone or GPS for a few seconds can miss a pedestrian entirely, especially at night or in bad weather.

Speeding and impaired drivers

Higher speeds and drunk driving leave no time to stop and greatly increase the severity of injuries.

Parking lots and driveways

Drivers backing up or pulling out of spaces and driveways often fail to check for people walking behind them.

Unsafe roads and bus stops

Missing sidewalks, faded crosswalks, poor lighting and badly placed bus stops can make a crash more likely. A public entity may share responsibility.

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Head and brain injuries

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries from striking the vehicle or the ground can affect memory, mood and the ability to work.

Broken bones

Leg, hip, pelvis, arm and rib fractures are common, and many require surgery and long rehabilitation.

Spinal and internal injuries

Back and neck injuries, spinal cord damage and internal bleeding may not show their full extent for days.

See a doctor right away, even if you feel fine, and follow your treatment plan. Your medical records are the strongest evidence of what the crash did to you.

New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Law: What You Should Know

Rule	What it means for you
PIP coverage	If you have your own auto policy, or live with a relative who does, that PIP usually pays your medical bills, even though you were on foot. If you have no auto insurance, the PIP of the vehicle that hit you may apply.
Stop for pedestrians	Drivers must stop, not just slow down, for pedestrians in marked crosswalks. Breaking this rule can be strong proof of fault.
Uninsured and hit-and-run drivers	Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage on your own or a household policy may pay if the driver had no insurance or fled. If no policy applies, New Jersey’s Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund may provide some benefits.
Comparative negligence	You can still recover if you were partly at fault, for example crossing mid-block, as long as you were not more than 50% responsible.
Deadlines	Most lawsuits must be filed within 2 years of the crash. If a public vehicle, such as a bus, or a public road defect was involved, a notice of claim may be due within 90 days.

How We Help Injured Pedestrians

We prove what happened

We gather the police report, traffic and surveillance video, doorbell cameras, witness statements and signal timing before evidence disappears.

We push back on blame

Insurers often say the pedestrian was distracted or crossing illegally. We use the evidence to show what the driver did wrong.

We find every policy

PIP, the driver’s liability insurance, UM/UIM coverage and other sources can all apply. We identify each one and deal with every insurer for you.

We’re ready for court

We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That preparation strengthens your position when it’s time to negotiate a settlement.

Compensation You May Recover

Economic damages

Medical bills beyond PIP, surgery, rehabilitation, future care, lost wages and reduced earning ability.

Non-economic damages

Pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of companionship for a spouse.

If a pedestrian accident takes a loved one’s life, the family may bring a wrongful death claim for lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of guidance and companionship.

What to Do After Being Hit by a Car

Call 911 and get medical care. Make sure the police come to the scene and write a report.
Get the driver’s information. Name, license, plate number and insurance, plus contact details for any witnesses.
Take photos of the vehicle, the crosswalk or road, traffic signals, lighting and your injuries, if you can.
Look for cameras. Note nearby businesses, homes and traffic cameras, since video is often erased within days.
Don’t give a recorded statement to the driver’s insurer, and don’t post about the crash on social media.
Call a New Jersey pedestrian accident lawyer for a free review of your case.

We also handle bicycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents and Uber and Lyft accidents across New Jersey.

Pedestrian Accident FAQ

Who pays my medical bills if I was hit by a car while walking?

Usually the PIP coverage on your own or a household member’s auto policy. If you don’t have one, the PIP of the vehicle that hit you may pay. We then pursue the driver for your other losses.

I don’t own a car. Can I still make a claim?

Yes. You may be covered by a household member’s policy, the striking vehicle’s PIP, or, in some cases, New Jersey’s Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund. We’ll find the coverage that applies.

What if I wasn’t in a crosswalk?

You may still have a claim. Drivers must always use reasonable care. Your compensation may be reduced by your share of fault, but you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault.

What if the driver drove away?

Report it to police right away. Uninsured motorist coverage on your own or a household auto policy may pay even if the driver is never found.

How much does a pedestrian accident lawyer cost?

The consultation is free, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. We explain the fee agreement, including case costs, before you sign anything.

Talk to a New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today

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